Describe the situation here:
Student is constantly blurting out answers during teacher-led instruction
Understanding the Situation
a. What might be some underlying causes of the situation that you need to think about?
#1 need for attention
#2 "over achiever" (trying to earn extra points for participation)
#3 lack of self control
b. Are there resources within your school that might be of help? If so who and what questions should you ask them?
#1 School counselor (check with her/him about resources)
#2The student herself/himself (ask for explanation)
#3 Consult with colleagues (ask if same type of behavior is happening in their classrooms)
#4 Parents? (if behavior becomes consistent over an extended period of time)
c. Are there other resources that might be helpful?
A Solution
As a teacher, you will often try to address problems by preventing them. That said, things happen in classrooms that cannot be anticipated beforehand and you will have to make decisions about how to address the situation.
a. Decide whether your action is proactive (action aimed at preventing problem) or reactive (action occurs after situation develops).
Proactive
b. Decide what grade level you will "solve" this problem for.
10th grade
c. Describe what you'll do.
Set up classroom rules and post them on the wall; also discuss each rule in the beginning of the semester with students
RULES:
Raise hand for question
Respect fellow students and the teacher (allowing other students to participate)
Write down the question/comment/answer etc. if it's inappropriate timing
ANOTHER IDEA: When appropriate, allow students to congregate into groups to discuss classwide discussion questions. Establish roles within the group. For example, someone will be a recorder, presenter, team leader etc. Switch team roles to have an equal opportunity for everyone in the group to experience different responsibilities.
d. Describe how you anticipate your action(s) will affect the situation.
Knowing these rules will provide structure to the students. Resulting from the structure and organization, each student will have a voice. Having the classroom rules established will decrease the need for "competition" between students (competition=need for attention;being the smartest etc.)
Solution Consequences
Before you act to address a classroom situation, you have to anticipate possible consequences of your actions. Spell out some of these effects here:
a. How will you action be perceived by your students?
Teacher will look more organized and concerned for students' feelings and needs.
b. How will your action affect the learning climate in your classroom?
Provides organization and structure and establishes equality in the classroom.
c. What might your students learn from your action? (Be sure to note both positive and negative lessons.)
POSITIVE:
Need to consider other students' points of view
Will learn responsibility
Become more respectful and better equiped team members
NEGATIVE:
Struggle to be patient
Struggle to keep self-control
Struggle with interpersonal relationships (within groups)
d. How will your students' parents react to their child's account of your action? (Remember that they will put their own "spin" on what you do.)
POSITIVE - Hopefully will get positive reactions from parents concerning clear structure in the classroom. Also, they should appreciate the promotion of respect and equality in the classroom.
NEGATIVE - Might not like the fact that their kid is not being allowed to express himself/herself at their own will
e. How will your administrator(s) react to your action?
Hopefully well!
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BOTTOM LINE: I SHOULD...
Always take into account individual differences and needs in the classroom during classroom instruction. I should also be aware that for the classroom to function like a "well oiled wheel" each member in the class will have to be treated with respect and feel that their voice matters.
The Situation
Describe the situation here:Student is constantly blurting out answers during teacher-led instruction
Understanding the Situation
a. What might be some underlying causes of the situation that you need to think about?- #1 need for attention
- #2 "over achiever" (trying to earn extra points for participation)
- #3 lack of self control
b. Are there resources within your school that might be of help? If so who and what questions should you ask them?- #1 School counselor (check with her/him about resources)
- #2The student herself/himself (ask for explanation)
- #3 Consult with colleagues (ask if same type of behavior is happening in their classrooms)
- #4 Parents? (if behavior becomes consistent over an extended period of time)
c. Are there other resources that might be helpful?A Solution
As a teacher, you will often try to address problems by preventing them. That said, things happen in classrooms that cannot be anticipated beforehand and you will have to make decisions about how to address the situation.a. Decide whether your action is proactive (action aimed at preventing problem) or reactive (action occurs after situation develops).
- Proactive
b. Decide what grade level you will "solve" this problem for.- 10th grade
c. Describe what you'll do.- Set up classroom rules and post them on the wall; also discuss each rule in the beginning of the semester with students
RULES:ANOTHER IDEA: When appropriate, allow students to congregate into groups to discuss classwide discussion questions. Establish roles within the group. For example, someone will be a recorder, presenter, team leader etc. Switch team roles to have an equal opportunity for everyone in the group to experience different responsibilities.
d. Describe how you anticipate your action(s) will affect the situation.
Knowing these rules will provide structure to the students. Resulting from the structure and organization, each student will have a voice. Having the classroom rules established will decrease the need for "competition" between students (competition=need for attention;being the smartest etc.)
Solution Consequences
Before you act to address a classroom situation, you have to anticipate possible consequences of your actions. Spell out some of these effects here:a. How will you action be perceived by your students?
Teacher will look more organized and concerned for students' feelings and needs.
b. How will your action affect the learning climate in your classroom?
Provides organization and structure and establishes equality in the classroom.
c. What might your students learn from your action? (Be sure to note both positive and negative lessons.)
POSITIVE:
NEGATIVE:
d. How will your students' parents react to their child's account of your action? (Remember that they will put their own "spin" on what you do.)
e. How will your administrator(s) react to your action?
Hopefully well!
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BOTTOM LINE: I SHOULD...
Always take into account individual differences and needs in the classroom during classroom instruction. I should also be aware that for the classroom to function like a "well oiled wheel" each member in the class will have to be treated with respect and feel that their voice matters.